Facilities Systems Support Engineer

Facilities Systems Support Engineer Req ID #:  183072 Location: 

Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.    Job Summary The role will support facilities systems within Charles River.    The initial and main focus will be IBM Maximo functional development, database administration and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Charles River concerning Maximo, you will have functional knowledge of IBM Maximo Asset Management version 7.6.x with future enhancements to version 8.x  Although the position is not a development role it will require the use of some development and programmer competencies to complete work efforts for business. Experience with Maximo customization, scripting, configuration, installation and integration would be an advantage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS Advise the business on Maximo functionality and how it can deliver business objectives and requirements  Maximo platform configuration including Database Configuration, Application Designer, Domains, Conditional Expressions, Workflows, Security Groups, Users, and the general functions of Maximo. Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server, SQL scripting language and its relationship to the Maximo database system and the Maximo data model enabling outputs, trouble shooting and updates of   Saved Queries for end users  Start Centre Result Sets  Key Performance Indicators Charts/graphs  Conditional expressions Workflows  Communication templates Reports   Objects and Attributes Lookup maps Condition Monitoring Datasheets Safety Plans Extend Maximo functionality using automation scripting. Able to write Python/Java and other Scripts with appropriate Structuring, Error handling and Maximo Business Object reference and usage Works with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), Maximo Enterprise Adaptor (MEA), or other Maximo data migration/integration tools and methods to load new or update existing data in bulk without bypassing Maximo validation at a proficient level Works with other Maximo related technologies, including mobile devices/hand held computers (Maximo AnyWhere), and Barcoding at a proficient level. Develops customer relationships by making efforts to listen and understand the customer; anticipating and providing solutions to customer needs; giving high priority to customer satisfaction. Develop documentation and provide training to users as appropriate. Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems, working with IBM to resolve issues. Informally mentor less experienced team members on an as needed basis. Job Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or scientist subject Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

About Corporate Functions

The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.  

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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